Drake outscored Valparaiso 27-12 in the second quarter and cruised to an 81-55 win Thursday, at the Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Tournament in Coralville.

That’s Drake coach Allison Pohlman. Abbie Aalsma led the Bulldogs with 16 points and Drake closed the first half with an 11-2 run to build a 16 point lead at the break.

The Bulldogs will play Illinois State in the late game this evening.